Crime Hyderabad

Hyderabad Police bust drug ring, arrest three peddlers, eight consumers

Hyderabad Police Drug Bust

Hyderabad: In a joint operation, Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB) and Karkhana Police apprehended three drug peddlers and eight consumers during a raid conducted based on credible information. The raid, which took place on July 3 (Wednesday) at the limits of Karkhana Police Station, targeted individuals selling and consuming narcotic substances.

The arrested peddlers have been identified as Mohammed Akram, S. Pranay, and Rohan Williams.

The consumers include R. Bharani Kumar (alias Johnson, 26), Roshan Singh Osahan (28), C. Adithya Narayana Reddy (20), B. Arjun Chowdhary (19), P. Nikhil Reddy (29), N. Surya Teja (29), B. Sai Charan Reddy (29), and B. Sai Pruthvinath Reddy (26).

Acting on a tip-off regarding a drug ring selling illegal substances in educational institutions, TGANB deployed two teams equipped with technical equipment. The investigation revealed a three-member gang selling OG (Ocean Grown) variety Ganja, regular Ganja, and LSD.

The TGANB, in coordination with the DCP North Zone and Karkhana Police, apprehended the peddlers and consumers. The consumers reportedly admitted to voluntary drug use.

TGANB officials have identified approximately 20 students from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Shadnagar, possibly involved in drug use. The authorities are planning to contact their parents and recommend de-addiction programs.

The police highlighted the dangers of drug abuse, emphasizing the high costs of Rs. 4,000 per gram for OG Ganja and Rs. 3,000 per LSD blot. Police further revealed that they used Snapchat for communication to deliver drugs to needy consumers.

In an appeal to the public, Hyderabad City Police urged youngsters to avoid drugs and requested parents to monitor their children’s activities. The police encouraged citizens to report suspicious activity to the police at Phone No. 8712671111 for a drug-free city.

The arrests were made under the supervision of Ch. Sridhar, DSP, TGANB, Gujja Ramesh, ACP, Trimulgherry Division, by P. Ramesh Reddy, Inspector of Police, STF, TGANB, V. Ramakrishna, Inspector of Police, Karkhana Police Station, and their respective teams.